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Ecstasy in baby food: German mother says she’d kill again

Wilhelm Welker by Wilhelm Welker
September 10, 2024
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A German couple is on trial in Switzerland for allegedly killing their disabled child. During the trial’s opening, the mother shockingly stated she would repeat the act if given the chance. This case has brought attention to the ethical complexities surrounding severely ill children and parental decisions.

Ecstasy in baby food: German mother says she’d kill again
Porridge on a spoon (illustration photo). A German couple testified in court that they mixed drugs into their child’s food.

Parents confess to mercy killing

A German couple has confessed in a Swiss court to killing their three-year-old disabled daughter. The prosecution has charged both parents with murder. The child was born with a severe illness and required intensive care. According to the mother’s testimony, the girl was in constant pain, which led her and her boyfriend to decide to “release” the child from suffering. The family lived in Hägglingen, Switzerland, near the German border.

Details of the crime and charges

To end the child’s life, the parents mixed Ecstasy into her baby food. Following this, the father allegedly pressed a cloth over the girl’s face until she stopped breathing. The parents then placed the deceased child in bed and alerted emergency services the next morning.

The prosecution has also charged the child’s grandmother as an accessory to the crime. The couple continues to live together and appeared composed in the courtroom. The verdict is expected to be delivered on Friday, with the couple facing up to 18 years in prison if convicted.

Ethical dilemma and legal implications

This case raises complex ethical questions about the rights of severely ill children and the extent of parental decision-making in such situations. The mother’s statement that she would repeat the act highlights the emotional turmoil and moral conflict faced by parents of children with severe disabilities.

While the parents claim their actions were motivated by mercy, the legal system must grapple with the intentional taking of a life. The case also brings attention to the need for better support systems for families caring for severely disabled children.

As the trial continues, it is likely to spark wider discussions about euthanasia, parental rights, and the care of severely ill children. The court’s decision will not only determine the fate of this couple but may also influence future cases and policies regarding similar situations.

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